Initial pricing and specs for the all-new 2019 BMW X5 have been announced for Australia. It will go on sale in November, introducing the first quad-turbo for the country. Two variants will be offered initially, spanning from the xDrive30d to the potent M50d sporty diesel from M Performance. Both are […]
BMW X5 M50d
BMW announces quad-turbo diesel, will replace M50d unit
You might have heard of BMW’s triple-turbo-diesel 3.0-litre straight six, which is found in the X5 and X6 M50d. Well, now BMW has upped the ante and given it four turbochargers. The more turbochargers the more power, right? Yep, the new beast produces 294kW of power between 4000-4400rpm, and up […]
BMW working on quad-turbo diesel for ‘750d’, could replace M50d unit
You’ve heard of the tri-turbo diesel, currently available in BMW’s X5 M50d and X6 M50d. Now we hear there might be a quad-turbo diesel on the way from the Bavarian manufacturer, set to debut in the new 7 Series. Rumours are heating up on BMW specialist websites, specifically, BimmerToday. It’s […]
Race: BMW X5 M50d vs Range Rover Sport V8
Here’s an interesting contest by South African website cars.co.za. It’s between the BMW X5 M50d and its 280kW/740Nm tri-turbo-diesel 3.0-litre six, and the Range Rover Sport and its 375kW/625Nm supercharged petrol V8. What’s quicker do you think? See below for the results.
2014 BMW X5 M50d facelift more efficient, slightly quicker
The updated BMW X5 M50d has been revealed, showcasing the world’s most powerful inline six-cylinder diesel engine featuring its industry-first triple turbocharging technology. For those who love the idea of a high performance SUV but don’t want to have to put up with the cardiac arrest-inducing fuel bills, the M50d […]
2014 BMW X5 officially revealed, improved handling and performance
BMW has taken the wraps off the new 2014 BMW X5, which has undergone a major facelift. The new model comes with added features to improve handling, and some tweaks under the bonnet for increased performance. Perhaps the biggest news to come with the announcement of the new model is […]
2012 BMW X5, X6 M50d tri-turbo now on sale in Australia
BMW has announced a mid-life update for the 2012 BMW X6, and has launched the BMW X5 M50d and BMW X6 M50d tri-turbo-diesel M Performance models in Australia. Starting with the new M Performance range, the M50d models come with a 3.0-litre triple-turbo-diesel straight-six engine producing 280kW and a whopping […]
BMW M: 40 years of race-bred road cars
This year, and this month, BMW M celebrates its 40th birthday. We thought we’d take a look at the history of BMW’s motorsport division, and some of the awesome cars it has produced over the years. According to the dictionary, the definition of a sports car is: a small, high-powered […]